Search for dissertations about: "cerebral palsy rehabilitation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words cerebral palsy rehabilitation.

2. 1. Measurements of Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy

   Author : Eva Nordmark; Barns och familjers hälsa; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; kinesitherapy; Physical medicine; epidemiology; function; Cerebral palsy; measurement; children; revalidation; rehabilitation; Rehabilitering medicinsk och social ;

   Abstract : Cerebral palsy (CP) is a term for a group of conditions associated with motor disabilities, that are very heterogeneous, i.e. symptoms, severity, associated impairments, functional outcome and needs. The overall purpose of this thesis was to study the prevalence and gross motor function and to evaluate and adapt measurements in children with CP. READ MORE

4. 2. Intensive training in group for children with Cerebral Palsy : Evaluation from different perspectives

   Author : Pia Ödman; Birgitta Öberg; Lennart Nordenfelt; Birgit Rösblad; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Cerebral Palsy CP ; children; rehabilitation; Early Intervention Education ; Exercise therapy; Goals; Parents; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : There is a need of more evidence‐based knowledge of different treatment/training‐approaches for children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) to better describe the objectives of interventions, effects on functioning and fulfilment of health care needs. The general aim of this thesis was to evaluate the effectiveness of intensive training in groups (ITGs) with a habilitation approach and a conductive education approach. READ MORE

5. 3. Motion interactive games for children with motor disorders : motivation, physical activity, and motor control

   Author : Marlene Sandlund; Charlotte Häger; Eva Lindh Waterworth; Lena-Karin Erlandsson; Ann-Christin Eliasson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Children; parents; cerebral palsy; physical training; home training; motivation; physical activity; motor control; virtual reality; video games.; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi; sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

   Abstract : As motion interactive games have become more widespread the interest in using these games in rehabilitation of children with motor disorders has increased among both clinical professionals and the families of these children. The general aim of this thesis was to evaluate the feasibility of using interactive games in rehabilitation of children to promote motivation for practice, physical activity, and motor control. READ MORE

6. 4. Family-centredness in services and rehabilitation planning for children and youth with cerebral palsy in Finland

   Author : Ira Jeglinsky; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Family-centred service;

   Abstract : Objectives: The overall aim of this thesis was to explore and describe the family-centredness and rehabilitation planning procedure for children and youth with cerebral palsy (CP) in Finland. The main focus was on how professionals working with children and youth with cerebral palsy describe and document the rehabilitation planning procedure and how family-centredness was perceived by professionals and parents. READ MORE

7. 5. Cerebral palsy in Uganda : prevalence, mortality, functional development, access to services and wheelchair intervention

   Author : Carin Andrews; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Background and aim: Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most common causes of childhood physical disability, but little is known of children and young people with CP living in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). The studies in this thesis are some of the first population-based studies on CP from sub-Saharan Africa. READ MORE